OpenAI has formally requested that regulators in California and Delaware investigate what the company characterizes as anti-competitive behavior by Elon Musk, according to recent court filings. The request comes as the two parties prepare for an April trial date in their ongoing legal dispute.

The artificial intelligence company's regulatory complaints appear to be part of a broader legal strategy as it faces litigation from Musk, who was a co-founder of OpenAI before departing the organization in 2018. The specific nature of the alleged anti-competitive conduct has not been detailed in publicly available documents.

Musk has been involved in various business ventures including Tesla, SpaceX, and his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. His relationship with OpenAI has been contentious since his departure, particularly as the company has grown into one of the leading developers of artificial intelligence technology.

The April trial date represents a significant milestone in the legal proceedings between the parties. Both California and Delaware have jurisdiction over various aspects of corporate governance and competition law that could be relevant to OpenAI's regulatory requests.

Neither OpenAI nor representatives for Musk immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the specific allegations or the upcoming trial proceedings.